I'm sure someone will have asked this before but as a new member I'd be interested to learn what would be people's top 10 list of bikes, firstly that they've owned, and secondly that they'd like to own?
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I'm sure someone will have asked this before but as a new member I'd be interested to learn what would be people's top 10 list of bikes, firstly that they've owned, and secondly that they'd like to own?
The only bike I'd really like would be a Suzuki GSX1400 that hasn't been f****d about with. An FE would even be more desirable. Been looking for years and not found one yet.
Nice bike.
I'll keep an eye out but make no promises !
Pauls got a GSX1400 @ Cridge autos in WB, it is absolutely mint, he hasn't ridden it in years, with his back issues, i don't know if he'd part with it. The only non std bits are the two bros exhausts, it looks brand new.
Already got the MT-01. Would love a Van Veen or Katana 1100
I had to Google those Kevin. I guess they're not easy bikes to find, either for the right price or in good condition.
The bike I always wanted when I was younger was an RD350, I can't believe how much they sell for now !
That would definitely be one for my 'teenage memories' category bike collection, that and a Z1300.
My want list
Enfield Bullet
VFR NC30
ZXR 400
GSXR750 SRAD
GSXR1100
ZX7R
ZZR1100 (D)
HD Soft tail classic
RG 500
ZRX 1200
XVS 650
Unfortunately good examples of many on that list are going up in price
Very sporty list WR6133. I like the look of the ZRX 1200.
Is that the new 500 Bullet?
I did consider buying one of those as my first bike, they look good and are extremely cheap.
The only thing that put me off was the power, or lack of.
Some I've had, some I have and some I want, and some I can't fit on - it's an ever changing list though ; )
Suzuki X7
Suzuki PE400
Kawasaki KE175
Suzuki GSXR1000K1
Suzuki GSXR1100K
Moto Guzzi Griso
Honda Africa Twin - the new, yet to be released one
Suzuki GT550
Yamaha XVS950
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Trev, I had a feeling your list might be X'er heavy.
I remember the KE175 well, and like those. I've read good things about the Africa twin, and dare I say it not being a huge fan of beamer's I'd have one of those all day long.
I think it's great that people's list constantly change.
Wishlist,
Hmmm,
In no particular order;
H2R. Nasty
NR750. Engineering Porn
XR400. Big grin
Fatboy. Arnie had one
Elsie. 2 smoke
748. So gorgeous
RGV250. 2 smoke
Avinton. Why wouldn't you
Britten. Epic
Triton. Lust
Only 10 ?
Hmm, I'll have to think about this list...
It's not that easy, all I've got so far...
RD350 - purely teenage desire
Z1300 - as above
FS1-E - when having a moped didn't mean pootling around at 35mph
Triumph Tiger T110 - because my Dad had one
..Then I need to give it some more thought, it's like favourite tunes, subject to frequent change.
Yamaha TY50 , Always wanted one of these when I was a kid and still have a soft spot for them now :cool:
http://rmdmotors.com/wp-content/them...1/DSC00097.jpg
And As you can see from my current bike my tastes haven't really changed a great deal .
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/...psgtqtwhqr.jpg
Yup they certainly have (or don't have) that, wouldn't recommend one as your only bike unless your not interested in getting anywhere quickly! Would make a great commuter 10/20 miles as easy to chuck about, low weight & seat, comfortable and 75mpg wringing it's neck, 85mpg+ without trying too hard.
That's what I use mine for, wife loves it as pillion even though it only has a detachable pillion pad - she has a small bum! Also great for riding the back lanes in the muck and crap and is perfect for this time of year, it doesn't have much value to lose by not being cleaned very ride, ACF50 in October, the odd hose down during the Winter and a good clean & lubricate in the Spring - don't buy a used Enfield of this man ; )
Yamaha RG500
Kawasaki H1
Kawasaki H2
Suzuki GT750 kettle.
Yamaha RD400
Honda CR500
Yamaha IT465.
Suzuki RGV 250.
.....And 4 strokes.
Quite fancy...
Ducati Diavel
KTM superduke
Aprilia Tuono
Had:
FSIE
Yamaha RS 125
Honda CG 125
Suzuki Bandit 400
Got:
Triumph Sprint RS955i
Like:
Triumph Bonny
Lottery win:
Triumph Rocket 3
Never really looked much at Mx bikes, but quite keen now after trawling google and looking up some of these bikes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JCySLwvVJc
Where to start? Let me put this way. Stick a kid in a chocolate factory, tell him/her to take his/her pick and and he/she would probably try them all. RD400 would be my first choice, a GT750 from the 70s would be in my top 10 as would be my current steed, an FZ1 Fazer. Not forgetting ultimate grin factor for short blasts, a KTM 690 Duke and BMW RR1000. And my Dad's favourite bike a Vincent Black Shadow, which I would take to the Isle of Man like he did. Finally, as already mentioned a KE175 Kawasaki to rekindle my youth lol.
2004 ZX10r, it will be my next bike, currently ride a CBR929, all the modern stuff, seems a bit, y'know, small.
http://i68.tinypic.com/107oris.jpg
This is what I've got so far... (and all subject to change)
1. BSA Gold Star DBD34
2. Norton Manx 500
3. Supercharged Vincent Black Lightning
4. Brough Superior SS100 Alpine Grand Sports
5. Kawasaki Z1300 Legendary Six
6. Africa V Twin (2016)
7. H2r
8. FS1E
9. 1950's Pre Unit T110
10. New Bonnie
...and if there's anything left from my lottery winnings a heated workshop ! :D
Really?
I did 'Traffic Education' at secondary school and they had a couple of AP50's, didn't seem that quick.
My mates fizzy used to keep up with my other mates H100, and was quicker than my DT50.
Can an AP do this though... https://youtu.be/_zjI_T3f6Yg
My first bike was an R plate AP50 which my father and I put back together after the previous owner adjusted the front end with a car. It would out drag the local FSIE's of the time and that's with me being a rather porky 16yr old!
As for my shortlist:
Honda CTX1300 for cruising
Yamaha XT600 for a project
Suzuki DRZ400 for getting mucky
BMW R100R for commuting
Sunbeam S8 for phutting to meets on
GSXR750K4 for ripping to meets on
BMW R750R for track days
HD Fatboy to watch go up in value
Something to customise like the awesome looking XS650 by House
The aforementioned heated workshop!